Registered Veterinary Nurse
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Salary
£25,000 - £28,000 - ** Please apply directly – no agency submissions**
Company
Chine House Veterinary Hospital
Contact
Michaela Simmonds
Sileby, Leicestershire, United Kingdom
Registered Veterinary Nurse (RVN) – Maternity Cover (9–12 Months)
Chine House Veterinary Hospital
We are looking for a Registered Veterinary Nurses (RVNs) to join our team at Chine House Veterinary Hospital on a 9–12 month maternity cover basis. We would also consider applications from 3rd year Student Veterinary Nurses (SVNs).
About Us
Chine House is a friendly, RCVS-accredited small animal hospital with an excellent reputation for delivering high standards of patient care. We are proud to run our own out-of-hours service, providing continuity of care for our patients.
Our purpose-built hospital is well-equipped, featuring:
- Separate cat, dog, and exotic wards
- 4 operating theatres
- Dedicated dental and imaging suites
- In-house laboratory and digital X-ray
- Multiple consulting rooms
We also have a separate Equine Hospital on site, making this a diverse and interesting environment to work in.
The Team
You’ll be joining a large, supportive team comprising:
- 11 Small Animal Vets
- 18 RVNs and SVNs
- 3 Auxiliary Nurses
- 13 Reception Team Members
Our structure ensures that auxiliary employees manage theatre prep, cleaning, and equipment, allowing you to focus fully on nursing duties and patient care.
The Role
This is a busy and rewarding role in a fast-paced hospital environment, ideal for a nurse who is enthusiastic, proactive, and keen to build on their clinical skills.
- 37.5 hours per week
- Shifts between 7:00am – 8:00pm
- Includes OOH, night, and weekend shifts
- Opportunity to work with exotics cases (full training provided)
We actively encourage professional development and support CPD and certificate study.
What We’re Looking For
- Qualified RVN (or 3rd year SVN)
- Strong work ethic and positive attitude
- Ability to work well within a team in a busy environment
- A genuine passion for delivering excellent patient care
- Interest in exotics is advantageous but not essential
Salary & Benefits
We offer a competitive salary, dependent on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package:
- 6 weeks holiday
- CPD allowance and development support
- RCVS and VDS fees paid
- Health cash plan (covering a range of wellbeing treatments)
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
- Generous employee discount on veterinary fees
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Buy/sell holiday scheme
- Life insurance (1x annual salary)
- Optional Private Medical Insurance (via payroll)
- Company sick pay
- 1 paid volunteering day per year
If you are looking for a role where you can develop your nursing skills, work with a supportive team, and be part of a high-standard hospital environment, we would love to hear from you.
Address: 12 Cossington Road, Sileby, Leicestershire, United Kingdom